Who can use the disabled veterans exemption affidavit?

A disabled veteran or an eligible unremarried surviving spouse may use the affidavit to claim an exemption for owned property used as a homestead.

What documents should I attach to the affidavit?

Attach the applicable U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs letter or certificate supporting eligibility. A legal designee must also attach a letter of authority.

Do I need a notary for the disabled veterans exemption affidavit?

No. The form calls for a signature and date, not notarization. Attach the applicable Veterans Affairs documentation and, if a designee signs, a letter of authority.

Rockwood, MI · Wayne County

No notary required

State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption

Disabled veterans or eligible unremarried surviving spouses use this affidavit to apply for a property tax exemption on a homestead.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Rockwood · Rockwood, Wayne County, Michigan
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: rockwoodmi.org
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Sep 28, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This affidavit is used by eligible taxpayers to claim a disabled veterans property tax exemption for a homestead. Complete a separate form for each property, provide owner and property details, and check the applicable eligibility statement. The form requires supporting documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and, when applicable, a legal designee’s letter of authority.

Who needs it

A disabled veteran or an eligible unremarried surviving spouse claiming the exemption for an owned property used as a homestead needs this affidavit.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; attach the applicable Veterans Affairs documentation and, if signed by a designee, a letter of authority.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Affidavit
Download the State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption.
2
Complete The Form
Enter owner and homestead property information, complete the applicable acknowledgements, and provide eligibility information.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the applicable Veterans Affairs letter or certificate; a legal designee must attach a letter of authority.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the affidavit, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who can use the disabled veterans exemption affidavit?: A disabled veteran or an eligible unremarried surviving spouse may use the affidavit to claim an exemption for owned property used as a homestead.
What documents should I attach to the affidavit?: Attach the applicable U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs letter or certificate supporting eligibility. A legal designee must also attach a letter of authority.
Do I need a notary for the disabled veterans exemption affidavit?: No. The form calls for a signature and date, not notarization. Attach the applicable Veterans Affairs documentation and, if a designee signs, a letter of authority.
How do I submit the disabled veterans exemption affidavit?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.